The Rockhurst University Office of Alumni and Constituent Relation honors accomplished alumni with awards which include the St. Ignatius Award, the Xavier Medal of Honor and the Faber Young Alumni Award. The awards are presented annually to the recipients on Family and Alumni Weekend.

2016 Award Winners

Jerry Meiners, '59, St. Ignatius Award

Dr. Bridget McCandless, '07, Xavier Medal of Honor

Chadwick Andrews, '11, Faber Young Alumni Award

About the Awards

St. Ignatius AwardThe St. Igantius Award will be given to an alumnus(a) who has made an exceptional achievement in his/her field of endeavor.

Xavier Medal of HonorThe Xavier Medal of Honor will be given to an alumnus(a) who has contributed a substantial impact of service and effort to some segment of society external to Rockhurst University, consistent with the Jesuit tradition of “service to others”.

Faber Young Alumni AwardThe Faber Young Alumni Award will be given to a young alumnus(a) who has demonstrated leadership capability, substantial indication of a commitment to the service of others, demonstration of potential for leadership/distinction in the long-term, and substantial commitment to Rockhurst University and its mission. A young alumnus(a) is defined for the purpose of this award of someone who is under the age of 40 and graduated 15 years ago or less.